Ferris, IL (ZIP 62336) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (18 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (85%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2011.
Ferris has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Of these, 3 (30%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Ferris has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.
Ferris has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ferris was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $5.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62336 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ferris, IL, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Ferris (ZIP 62336) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62336 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $5.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Ferris, IL area (ZIP 62336). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →